• Becoming FAMOUS: GRACEE SHRIVER
    Oct 15 2025

    Jacy chats with rising star, Gracee Shriver who came to America's attention when she landed on Team Kelly & Team Blake on The Voice. Her honest lyrics are at the center of her songs and in this episode Gracee shares who her dream duet partner would be, what it's really like getting to be on National television every week and what song she thinks truly captures her artistry the most.

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    18 mins
  • DANICA MCKELLAR: Winne Cooper, The Wonder Years, math books, new movies & more
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode, Jacy chats with actress, best selling author and mathematician, Danica McKellar. You might remember her as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years or the dozes of other tv shows and movies she has been in like The West Wing, How I Met Your Mother, Dancing With The Stars and more. Danica shares stories from behind the scenes of her latest film, Grounded In Love, streaming now on Great American Family / Pure Flix, what inspired her to write several best selling math books and what she believes Winnie Cooper would be doing today.

    Learn more about Danica by visiting: danicamckellar.com and by following her on Instagram @danicamckellar.

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    26 mins
  • Becoming FAMOUS: FLAT RIVER BAND
    Sep 10 2025

    In this episode, Jacy chats with Flat River Band to talk about their latest duet with the legendary Oak Ridge Boys, the power of staying authentic on social media, and what it’s really like working side by side as brothers in music. They share the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and the musical influences that shaped their sound. This conversation is filled with heart, harmony, and honesty.

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    17 mins
  • COLIN MOCHRIE: Whose Line is it Anyway, keeping improv fresh & being married to Deb McGrath
    Aug 26 2025

    In this episode Jacy talks with star of the hit tv series, Whose Line is it Anyway?, comedian, actor and award-winning entertainer, Colin Mochrie. Colin shares stories from his early days in Canada as an improviser at The Second City, his start in the theatre and how he manages peoples expectations of him. Currently on tour with Brad Sherwood, Colin shares a behind the scenes look at what really happens when you have to think on your feet in front of a live audience and what advice he'd pass along to his younger self.

    Visit https://www.colinandbradshow.com/ for tickets to see Colin live.

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    32 mins
  • JAKE BROWN: Music Biographer talks writing with rock legends, Heart, Joe Satriani, Merle Haggard + more
    Jul 30 2025

    In this interview, Jacy chats with award winning music biographer, Jake Brown who has written 60 published books since 2001, published in 11 countries around the world, including best-sellers and collaborations co-written with music rock’s biggest legends, including 2013 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Heart (with Ann and Nancy Wilson), living guitar legend Joe Satriani, country music legend Merle Haggard/Freddy Powers, late Hip Hop legend Tupac Shakur (via the estate), and late metal pioneers Motorhead (w Lemmy Kilmister), Smashing Pumpkins frontman/founder Billy Corgan, the critically-acclaimed Nashville Songwriter and In The Studio (Dr. Dre, Rick Rubin, Tori Amos, Iron Maiden, etc) series.

    Jake's latest book, Songs Of Nashville: The Real Stories Behind Country Music’s Greatest Hits, is available now!

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    32 mins
  • CRYSTAL GAYLE: An intimate conversation about her fans, husband, iconic hair & getting recognized in public
    Jul 9 2025

    Jacy sits down with music icon, Grammy award-winner and one of People Magazine's most beautiful, Crystal Gayle at her recording studio on music row, for an intimate conversation. Jacy & Crystal's relationship began when Jacy was only 15 years old. In this interview, the two discuss their serendipitous meeting, Crystal's 25 number one hit songs, working with Miss Piggy, Sesame Street, her favorite foods and more. Crystal discusses her life in the spotlight and how becoming FAMOUS has affected her family, her music and the attention on her iconic hair. She shares stories about her early beginnings and sister, Loretta Lynn's influence, how she balances work and a personal life with her husband, Bill Gatzimos and how she would like to be remembered.

    Visit crystalgayle.com for tour dates, news & more.

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    31 mins
  • Jacy's Q+A: most down-to-earth celeb, chaotic moments off camera + how to boost your online presence.
    May 21 2025

    In this solo episode, Jacy is answering all of your questions about her business, interviewing celebrities & more. Who was the most down-to-earth celeb interview? What was Jacy's most chaotic moment behind the scenes, the celebrity she unexpectedly vibed with and a bit about how to boost your online presence.

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    12 mins
  • Becoming FAMOUS: Comedian MICKEY BELL
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode Jacy interviews award-winning comedian and mental health advocate Mickey Bell. After a moral fall while serving as a pastor, Mickey found himself fired and homeless within 10 minutes. As a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, Mickey uses his platform to help others find laughter through their pain. From being adopted at birth to battling a severe bout with depression, Mickey talks about how he has been able to bounce back into a life filled with the goal of inspiring others.

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    24 mins